Cybersecurity Support Specialist

Job Summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Support Specialist based in Doha, Qatar, to join our team supporting the 160th Signal Brigade. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the availability, integrity, identification, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation of classified and unclassified information systems and network components within the assigned area.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and compile vulnerability and configuration status reports for Automated Information Systems, providing actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Evaluate authorization requests to confirm compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and Risk Management Framework guidelines, advising on government approval processes.
• Maintain thorough documentation of requests and approvals, aligned with AR 25-400-2 and ARIMS standards, including monthly Information Assurance validations, artifact collection, and Risk Management Framework implementation plans.
• Review network connection requests under CENTCOM protocols and prepare DISA connection authorization packages for Defense Switched Network and voice systems with government approval.
• Keep updated records of network architecture including global MPLS and Joint Regional Security Stacks, conduct system data management in ISSP, APMS, eMASS, and ERS systems as needed.
• Develop network diagrams, optimize routing policies, enforce network policies, and oversee equipment selection and testing based on current technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance standards for networks and information systems configuration, including routing architecture, traffic engineering, inter/intra-POP topology, and peering policies.
• Conduct market research and provide technology recommendations in line with DISA, NSA, NIAP, DoD, USCENTCOM, and US Army directives.
• Administer personnel cybersecurity training tracking, certifications, and re-certifications for the 160th Signal Brigade and affiliated units via ACTCS, ensuring adherence to DoD, CENTCOM, and Army regulations.
• Produce a weekly situational awareness report on operational and functional areas, submitted every Friday COB (16:00 Kuwait time).
• Assisted government security assessments for CENTRIX installation sites to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities before SIPRNET deployment.
• Support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementation, dissemination, and tracking per DoDI 8520.02 guidelines.

Required Qualifications and Eligibility

• Applicants must be younger than 60 years old due to Qatar work visa restrictions; candidates 59 or under are eligible.
• Must hold an active US Government Secret clearance with appropriate scope.
• US citizenship is mandatory due to contract requirements.
• Possession of a current DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification (e.g., CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC) is required and must be maintained continuously.
• Solid network experience supporting MPLS, IP, and VPN infrastructures in carrier environments, along with proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office suite.
• Knowledge of tactical and strategic communication networks and their regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with DoD and Army directives related to Information Assurance, including AR 25-2, AR 380.5, DoDI 8500.01, DoD Directives 8570.01, 8140.01, 8510.01, and associated Army IA best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for crafting precise documentation and recommendations.
• Experience with tools for discovering and scanning network vulnerabilities.
• Minimum educational qualification: High school diploma or GED.

About Trace Systems Inc.

Trace Systems Inc. is dedicated to supporting national security interests domestically and internationally. We provide comprehensive IT, engineering, communications lifecycle, cybersecurity, cloud, and virtualization solutions to the US Department of Defense and federal agencies.